The tops
Sabitzer, the executioner of the Spurs
Logical winner of this return match, Leipzig was able to rely on the excellent performance of its captain. Marcel Sabitzer, very prominent in the midfield, ideally launched his team, scoring a double during the first half hour of play. First scorer of a heavy strike, the Austrian international then scored from the head ten minutes later. And quickly buried the hopes of the Spurs.
The strength of Leipzig
Collectively brilliant in the game, Leipzig also displays a great defensive solidity. The German club, which has kept its clean sheet, has conceded very few opportunities, both outward and return. This Tuesday, Dayot Upamecano made a remarkable comeback in three-headed axial defense, with numerous interventions that were as authoritarian as they were effective. At his side, Lukas Klostermann and Marcel Halstenberg also made a beautiful copy.
The flops
Tottenham deserved no better
As on the outward journey, Tottenham was clearly not level. The Spurs again foiled the well-oiled Leipzig collective and did not have time to hope, conceding two goals in the first half hour. Deprived of several executives (Kane, Son, Sissoko, Bergwijn), the London club did not have the weapons to turn the tide. Like his players, José Mourinho, who had opted for a new 3-4-3, also seemed quickly resigned. For "The Special One", this is the eighth consecutive winless game in the knockout phase of the Champions League.
Lloris not imperial
Flawless on the way despite the Spurs' defeat, Hugo Lloris did not have the same performance on Wednesday. Far from there. Certainly abandoned by his defense, the French international could have done much better on the two goals of Sabitzer. Particularly on the second, with a hand not firm enough to repel the whim of the opposing captain.
Sessegnon off topic
Holder of the left piston position in the 3-4-3 of Tottenham, Ryan Sessegnon experienced a ordeal on the lawn of the Red Bull Arena. As feverish as harmless. The statistics speak for themselves. The 19-year-old did not win any of his fourteen duels, lost twenty-three balls and only succeeded in 63% of his passes (Opta).
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